The Lakes and Uplands - 3 hour tour
This tour takes you uphill into the beautiful Arra range, taking you to panoramic views of Lough Derg, and then down to the Lake Shore at Castlelough and Garrykennedy.
NOTE: Customers who pick up eBikes from Garrykennedy can avail of a 10% discount on lunch at Larkins Bar and Restaurant. Must be pre-booked. Contact us for details of time and days when this offer is available.
Important Information
You need to wear comfortable clothing. Lightweight rain gear is always advisable.
The price for this tour is 75 per person
The tour is 3 hours.
You can book your slot online. Guided tours must be purchased in advance, by close of business the day before.
We have a maximum of 6 people per tour
The tour begins from the Harbour car park at Garrykennedy.
Highlights
The Lookout
The Lookout is a viewing area in the Arra Range, where you can look down on the Lake from on high, viewing Counties Tipperary, Clare and Galway. For the adventurous cyclist, you can also get views from higher up, at the Graves of the Leinstermen.
Castlelough
Castlelough is a small townland on the lake shore, featuring a beach, a ruined church, a castle and woodland. The woodland is a great place for a lake-side stroll.
Garrykennedy
Visit the Lough Derg shore at beautiful and historic Garrykennedy. Here you will find a harbour, a castle and beautiful woodland. You can also pause for refreshments at the coffee van or at Larkins pub.
More Information - Lakeshores and Uplands Tour
This tour takes you up in the Arra Mountain Range for some great lake views before descending to some of the beautiful spots on the shores of Lough Derg.
The tour takes in the lower reaches of the Arra range, calling in at the Lookout, followed by Castlelough before returning to Garrykennedy. For those who enjoy a challenge, we can also take the steep climb up to the Graves of the Leinstermen for another spectacular view down over the Lough. We will make a decision on whether or not to do the steep climb once the group has completed the first uphill section.
The tour starts and ends at the Garrykennedy Harbour car park. Refreshments are available in Garrykennedy, at Larkins pub (10% discount available if we make the booking on your behalf).
The map below shows the Lakeshores and Uplands Tour from Garrykennedy.
